Happy New Year: 1826 and 1926 Dress Designs

I do enjoy the difference that a century can make in clothing styles. Here's where we were 100 years ago: Summer 1926 day dress, House of Paquin. From VAM . And to the folks of 1926, this style was just as old as their clothing is to us: Promenade Dress from Ackerman's Repository , January 1826. From LACMA . It's interesting to reflect on these styles side-by-side. Both eras are playing around…